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    • nixageN
      nixage
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      Thinking about getting the RW 9014 Beckman boot, black.  Anybody have them?  Thoughts, especially vs. Iron Ranger?

      I own both and here's what I think:  Initially, I really liked the Beckman better.  I thought it was nicer looking (no cap toe) and the lugged sole was nice, especially with the brown leather showing.  The toe on these is lined with leather, the rest of the boot is not lined.  The Iron Ranger is actually more comfortable due to the rubber/cork ('ish) sole.  It's smooth though so will not be good in the winter.  The leather seems to be a bit nicer on the IR as well.  Awesome smell.  There's also a lining on the toe of the IR, but it seems to be some tough cloth.  It also seems to be glued on, so if it ever were to wear off, I don't see it as a problem.  I now prefer the IR, due to it's comfort and the nicer leather.  Oh, and I've gotten used to the cap toes and actually prefer them now.  go figure.

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      • KatsushinK
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        How do you ever break anything in if you're always getting new stuff?
        Sort of a journey not the destination thing? 😉

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        • gbougardG
          gbougard
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          Hi Red Wing experts!

          I'm lusting over the Legacy Moc 1907 model but I have no idea how true to size these shoes are. I am usually an 11.5 D, or 45, although my Luccheses are 11D.
          I thank you guys in advance

          Sly Dunbar bigs up IH on YT
          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t2OM738mKY
          Sly & Robbie A Run Tings
          Gregory Isaacs Liveth 4 I-ver

          Renault: What in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?
          Rick: My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
          Renault: The waters? What waters? We’re in the desert.
          Ric

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          • BeatleB
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            downsize at least half a size

            We can do anything

            http://bybeatle.com

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            • hecticH
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              downsize at least half a size

              Unless you have a particularly wide foot.

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              • gbougardG
                gbougard
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                downsize at least half a size

                Thanks
                Should I downsize from the sneaker size or the Lucchese size? In other words should I grab an 11 or a 10.5 if my EU foot size is 45 (normally 11.5 in the US)

                Sly Dunbar bigs up IH on YT
                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t2OM738mKY
                Sly & Robbie A Run Tings
                Gregory Isaacs Liveth 4 I-ver

                Renault: What in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?
                Rick: My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
                Renault: The waters? What waters? We’re in the desert.
                Ric

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                • KatsushinK
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                  I'd say go with 11.
                  I am a 10.5 in most everything and a 10 in these (also these happen to be my favorite boots I've ever had).
                  Also keep in mind that these work best with a slightly thicker sock, so you should fill out the 11 just fine.

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                  • GilberttG
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                    I am a size 13 and seeing as there is no 12 and a half, could i do a 12 in the GT's or the iron ranger? Or should i just get a 13 and put in soles in?

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                    • gbougardG
                      gbougard
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                      @Katsushin:

                      I'd say go with 11.
                      I am a 10.5 in most everything and a 10 in these (also these happen to be my favorite boots I've ever had).
                      Also keep in mind that these work best with a slightly thicker sock, so you should fill out the 11 just fine.

                      Thank you for the advice
                      GB

                      Sly Dunbar bigs up IH on YT
                      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t2OM738mKY
                      Sly & Robbie A Run Tings
                      Gregory Isaacs Liveth 4 I-ver

                      Renault: What in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?
                      Rick: My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
                      Renault: The waters? What waters? We’re in the desert.
                      Ric

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                      • gbougardG
                        gbougard
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                        Pulled the trigger on a pair of 1907's. Comfy right from the start, but I'm still going to insert a gel sole (since I've discovered those, I put them everywhere!), great color.

                        One funny thing: the shoe is big and for a while, I couldn't shift gears on my motorcycle the way I'm used to. Driving back through Paris last night at rush hour was a total bitch for a few awkward minutes!

                        Sly Dunbar bigs up IH on YT
                        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t2OM738mKY
                        Sly & Robbie A Run Tings
                        Gregory Isaacs Liveth 4 I-ver

                        Renault: What in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?
                        Rick: My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
                        Renault: The waters? What waters? We’re in the desert.
                        Ric

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                        • hecticH
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                          Anyone waiting on orders for Red Wing in the UK - my Iron Rangers are over 2 months in the pipeline now. Apparently RW has changed their wharehousing operation recently.

                          Really ticking me off.

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                          • gbougardG
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                            @gbougard:

                            Pulled the trigger on a pair of 1907's. Comfy right from the start, but I'm still going to insert a gel sole (since I've discovered those, I put them everywhere!), great color.

                            One funny thing: the shoe is big and for a while, I couldn't shift gears on my motorcycle the way I'm used to. Driving back through Paris last night at rush hour was a total bitch for a few awkward minutes!

                            Update: the leather laces have been keeping breaking, really pisses me off. I'm a go for regular laces, which is too bad because I kinda loved the color match.

                            Sly Dunbar bigs up IH on YT
                            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t2OM738mKY
                            Sly & Robbie A Run Tings
                            Gregory Isaacs Liveth 4 I-ver

                            Renault: What in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?
                            Rick: My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
                            Renault: The waters? What waters? We’re in the desert.
                            Ric

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                            • D
                              daveo
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                              Really?  I have leather laces in two of my pairs of RWs and I haven't ever broken them. Have you tried multiple lace types?

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                              • KatsushinK
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                                I found oiling the laces first really helps with the elasticity.

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                                • gbougardG
                                  gbougard
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                                  Its the lace for the right shoe that kept breaking, I guess it was a defect with that particular lace. I need to find something more resistant, though, like electric wire or kevlar or whatever, because I'm pulling real hard on them laces when I put the shoes on in the morning. Nothing brutal but quite tight.

                                  Sly Dunbar bigs up IH on YT
                                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t2OM738mKY
                                  Sly & Robbie A Run Tings
                                  Gregory Isaacs Liveth 4 I-ver

                                  Renault: What in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?
                                  Rick: My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
                                  Renault: The waters? What waters? We’re in the desert.
                                  Ric

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                                  • dizcoD
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                                    has anyone got any experience with the original store (london)?
                                    http://www.theoriginalstore.co.uk/11_Red-Wing-Shoe-Co
                                    i'm tempted to cop one of the 875's but i'm kinda worried because the store is not listed in RW's official retailer and the price is around 40% cheaper than normal  😎

                                    it's not a jeans, it's an iron heart

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                                    • C
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                                      why does kiya hate rws?

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                                      • S
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                                        Damn, nice Iron Rangers!

                                        Kiya hates RW? Weird..

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                                        • dizcoD
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                                          Damn, nice Iron Rangers!

                                          Kiya hates RW? Weird..

                                          I think he's into visvim & Flat Head,well…..

                                          it's not a jeans, it's an iron heart

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                                          • L
                                            LandoCal126 0
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                                            why does kiya hate rws?

                                            Who cares? If you like them what does it matter? Since when did his opinion become gospel? And he is currently wearing a pair of custom Viberg's…

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